Soccer: CU Buffs' Barczuk drafted

Midfielder taken in NWSL's second round

Former Colorado soccer standout Amy Barczuk was drafted by the Western New York Flash in the second round of Friday's inaugural National Women's Soccer League Draft.

"I'm just so thankful to be drafted where I was by a great team," Barczuk said. "I just want to thank everyone who helped me get here. I'm excited about the opportunity to play professionally among some of the best players in the world. I mean, most people don't get the opportunity to say that. I'm so, so grateful for this opportunity."

Barczuk's future teammates include U.S. national team stars Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd.

"We are very excited for Amy," CU coach Danny Sanchez said. "She has all the physical tools, but just as important, she has the proper mental makeup to compete against the top players in the world. This is a great day for Amy and Colorado soccer."

Barczuk capped her career as a Buff as the 2012 captain and played in every one of the team's games in her four-year tenure at CU. In her career, Barczuk scored 23 points off 10 goals and three assists.

Barczuk is just the second Buff to be drafted out of college. The first was Nikki Marshall in the first round of the 2010 Women's Professional Soccer Draft.

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